Home and Community DSP

Merakey; Oil City (Venango County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan

Voluntary limited benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

On the Goga well-being platform

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team in Kittanning, PA and surrounding areas. The role involves assisting individuals with personal care, communication, and social skills, in a supportive, respectful environment.

We offer immediate opportunities and value dedication to helping others within our diverse community. The DSP role is PRN with opportunities to grow, with pay at $18.50 per hour along with benefits and flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Personal vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care, communication, and social skill development.
• Assist in a variety of settings to enhance health, safety, dignity, and contentment of individuals served.
• Collaborate with Merakey care team to implement care plans and support activities.

Job description

Direct Support Professional

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

Requirements

• Over 18 years of age
• Valid Drivers License
• Personal Vehicle

Position Details

• Position: Direct Support Professional
• Location: Kittanning , PA
• Pay Rate: Earn 18.50 per hr
• Shifts available: Days

Direct Support Professional Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking PRN Direct Support Professionals to join our team in our Kittanning, PA and surrounding areas.

If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately!

Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) interact and support our individuals in a variety of potential settings and provide a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity, and contentment of every individual served by assisting and training them in the areas of personal care, communication, and social skill development.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Benefits

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance)
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!